Project Manager

V7 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fit-out contractor in Manchester is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver Design & Build projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multi-million-pound projects, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and the opportunity for career progression within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonuses

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Income protection & life cover

Company phone and laptop

Flexible working with opportunity to work from home

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with a Design & Build background.
• Proven success delivering multi-million-pound projects.
• Commercially and technically astute, balancing programme, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Design & Build projects across the UK.
• Manage multiple schemes, ensuring delivery to programme and budget.
• Oversee projects from pre-construction to handover.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading, innovative fit‑out contractor, transforming commercial workspaces for blue‑chip companies across the UK. Due to exciting growth, they’re seeking a Project Manager to join their team and play a key role in delivering high‑profile projects.

In return, they offer:

• Competitive salary + bonuses
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
• Income protection & life cover
• Company phone and laptop
• Flexible working with opportunity to work from home

Ideal Candidate

Experienced Project Manager with a strong Design & Build background.

Proven success delivering multi‑million‑pound projects from inception to completion.

Strong communicator, confident engaging with clients, design teams, and supply chain partners.

Commercially and technically astute, balancing programme, cost, and quality.

Degree‑educated, professional, and a natural leader with solid problem‑solving skills.

Collaborative, motivated, and ambitious, keen to grow within a progressive business.

Based within reach of Manchester and flexible to travel nationwide.

Key Duties

• Lead and deliver Design & Build projects (£500k–£10M) across the UK.
• Manage multiple schemes, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality targets.
• Act as main liaison between clients, design teams, and supply chain.
• Oversee projects from pre‑construction to handover.
• Drive collaboration and performance across project teams and offices.
• Conduct regular site visits (typically 1–2 per week).
• Use MS Project and Procore for planning and reporting (training provided).
• Spend around three days per week in the Manchester office, promoting a “one‑team” culture.
• Support succession planning with clear potential for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward‑thinking organisation.

Equal Opportunities

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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